Maria Irene

Maria Irene is a journalist and author covering the Internet Computer Protocol, Bitcoin, DeFi, and the broader decentralised web. She is the founder and editor of LedgerLife.io, an independent, reader-funded publication dedicated to clear-eyed reporting on the ICP ecosystem and Web3 technology. She is the author of two books: Money Without Masters: The Story of Crypto (Amazon) and The World Computer: Decentralised Computing and the Rise of the Internet Computer Protocol (Amazon). Her work focuses on making complex blockchain technology accessible without losing precision or depth.
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OISY adds XRP to its multichain wallet

OISY has expanded its supported assets with the addition of XRP, giving users access to the cryptocurrency through the wallet’s latest 2.6.0 release. XRP is...

MENESE SNS launches as CLOAK builds out its privacy ecosystem

The MENESE SNS has gone live, giving the community a new way to support the development of privacy-focused infrastructure around CLOAK. MENESE is working on...

ICP turns compute into a tradable digital asset

The Internet Computer (ICP) is positioning compute as an economic asset that can be bought, held, transferred and priced through its native Cycles system. Cycles...

ORIGYN expands blockchain tools for businesses, digital products and AI agents

ORIGYN used the third quarter of 2026 to expand its blockchain infrastructure for businesses, manufacturers and developers, while preparing for a new application focused...
China
Maria Irene

China’s Debt Bubble: A Growing Concern

China's economic landscape is raising alarms as the debt-to-GDP ratio surged to an unprecedented 366% in the first quarter of 2024. This figure marks...
Maria Irene

Euroclear Expands Horizons with Investment in Marketnode

Securities clearing and settlement provider Euroclear has announced a strategic investment in Marketnode, a blockchain-based infrastructure provider based in Singapore. This marks Euroclear's inaugural...
Maria Irene

Worldcoin Rebrands as World: A New Era for Identity Verification

In a significant shift for the blockchain-based identity verification sector, Worldcoin has officially rebranded to "World." Founder Sam Altman unveiled this transformation during a...
Maria Irene

PizzaSwap and CAT Market Set for Launch

A wave of anticipation surrounds the crypto community as key updates from PizzaSwap and the debut of the CAT Market approach. With innovative features...
Maria Irene

$BURN Bonfire: Where Every Flame Fuels a Fortune

Excitement is brewing as the countdown to the $BURN Bonfire launch hits just four days. The buzz surrounding this innovative project has captured the...
Maria Irene

Gold Soars to New Heights as Market Dynamics Shift

Gold has recently surged back into record territory, breaking above $2,700 per ounce even as the market factors in the likelihood of no rate...